‘I am very happy to be joining Chelsea FC. After speaking at length to the manager, I feel like I can develop here and be an important part of this team. I am looking forward to meeting up with the team on Wednesday for the pre-season tour.'

Begovic will become understudy to Thibaut Courtois who retains his number thirteen jersey for the coming season with our new signing taking the number one shirt.

Having made 172 appearances for Stoke City in five-and-a-half-years and standing at 6ft 6in, Begovic is a more than capable backup for Courtois and Chelsea look to remain strong in that position for the season ahead.